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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KBUMOT history

LA55 KBU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LA55 KBU silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,265 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KBU was last recorded at 79,265 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,255 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,265 miles
  • 2025 – 76,865 miles
  • 2024 – 76,142 miles
  • 2023 – 74,664 miles
  • 2022 – 71,449 miles
  • 2021 – 64,753 miles
  • 2020 – 63,458 miles
  • 2019 – 49,291 miles
  • 2018 – 39,160 miles
  • 2017 – 36,506 miles
  • 2016 – 29,239 miles
  • 2015 – 21,713 miles
  • 2014 – 9,607 miles
  • 2012 – 9,437 miles
  • 2011 – 8,869 miles
  • 2010 – 7,857 miles
  • 2009 – 5,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill /wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,265 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    932038342055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill /wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail79,255 miles (+2,390)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    607449173016
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill /wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass76,865 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    691865659025
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass76,142 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,142 miles
    Test number
    746398605428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,664 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    697316442387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,449 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    283301643619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,753 miles (+1,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    787499872890
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass63,458 miles (+14,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    150874359552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,291 miles (+10,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,291 miles
    Test number
    736703206932
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass39,160 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    794802724441
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail39,145 miles (+2,639)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    591666652905
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass36,506 miles (+7,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    904209671901
    • AdvisoryOffside rear service and park brake recording less effort than Nearside rear

  13. Pass29,239 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    751321904143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,135 miles (+7,422)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,135 miles
    Test number
    234034498829
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass21,713 miles (+12,106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,713 miles
    Test number
    357846655009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,607 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,607 miles
    Test number
    246901274034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass9,437 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    9,437 miles
    Test number
    729063662379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,869 miles (+1,012)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,869 miles
    Test number
    685613161351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass7,857 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    7,857 miles
    Test number
    714924460364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,415 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    6,415 miles
    Test number
    382042200005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,043 miles
    Test number
    344838629094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KBU

Does LA55 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KBU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KBU?
The MOT on LA55 KBU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KBU done?
LA55 KBU was recorded at 79,265 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has LA55 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KBU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 KBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KBU find?
LA55 KBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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